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FALL COLOURS IN FULL BLOOM LEAMINGTON — The reds and golds of autumn have arrived in the Sun Parlour of Canada. Over the past week, a noticeable difference in the colour of the foliage in our area has emerged as we head into cooler temperatures in mid-October. Here is a sample of what is happening with the colours at Seacliff Park in Leamington. Sun photo

Erie Shores HealthCare names new CEO LEAMINGTON – After a sixmonth search, the Board of Directors for Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has announced the appointment of Kristin Kennedy as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The ESHC Board of Directors, in partnership with Waterhouse Executive Search, completed an extensive and in-depth exploration process with numerous skilled and experienced candidates. Kennedy is currently the VP of Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive at ESHC and is an Assistant Professor at McMaster University. Kennedy has worked in the

healthcare sector for 25 years and holds the designation as a Certified Health Executive (CHE) and a Masters of Health Management from McMaster University. This year, Kennedy was one of seven Registered Nurses selected from over seventy applicants in Ontario to join the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee for the College of Nurses of Ontario. “It is an honour to be selected as the next CEO of Erie Shores HealthCare,” said Kennedy. “Living in one of the communities that Erie Shores HealthCare serves, I firmly believe in its value and a strong footprint in Windsor-Essex County.

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Kingsville cyclist logs 16,000 kms By Mark Ribble KINGSVILLE — Kingsville’s Charlie Morgan has a passion for cycling. The retired dentist has taken his passion to new heights during the COVID-19 crisis by cycling 16,000 kilometres since February. Many of those kilometres were compiled in and around Essex County, as he completed the Essex County Way Centurion Challenge about 14 times between May 30 and September 30. The Essex County Way Centurion Challenge bike route covers 100 miles in a loop around Essex County and was designed and mapped out by Tom and Sue

Omstead, founders of the local Share The Road Essex County initiative. The loop connects all of the communities of Windsor-Essex together and provides a starting point at pretty much anywhere along the loop. More than 80 per cent of the population of Windsor-Essex lives within five kms of the EC Way 100 bike route. For Charlie Morgan, it provides a great spot to get his cycling in without the added time and stress of travel. He’s cycling until winter weather prevents him from doing so. “As long as the weather behaves, I’ll be out there, but not near the distance

Charlie Morgan bikes along the Windsor riverfront recently. The Kingsville cyclist has biked over 16,000 kms since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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I’ve been cycling.” To put 16,000 in perspective, that’s equivalent to almost twice the width of Canada itself, which is roughly 9,000 kms wide. The Great Trail of Canada stretches from Vancouver to Newfoundland, winding through every province and covers 27,000 kms from coast to coast. Morgan belongs to a local cycling group called The Banded Goose Cycling Club, which has about 25 members and is sponsored by The Banded Goose Brewery. The club consists of recreational riders and more competitive riders, such as Morgan. They cycle twice a week in organized fashion and Morgan gets out on a regular basis. Banded Goose owner Trevor Loop actually created a beer in honour of the cycling group, calling it Spoke 8.4 Amber Lager. The Spoke 8.4 refers to the 8.4 kilometres distance between Leamington’s Sherk Centre and the town of Kingsville — a popular route for local cycling enthusiasts. With the 16,000 under his belt, Charlie Morgan has no intention of stopping, even if COVID has taken a bite out of his plans. “Provided we’re free from this COVID by next spring, I have some plans to cy-

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cle overseas,” he said. He has a 33-day bike ride planned in April 2021 where he will ride from Marrakesh, Morocco, and travel across Spain and Portugal. Then as a chaser, he plans to follow that up with a trip across the Canadian Rockies in May. For now, he’ll be cycling within Ontario, as the fall weather turns to winter and cycling opportunities begin to decline, but as the kilometres add up, Charlie Morgan is showing no signs of slowing down.

Leamington-to-Windsor transit resuming cash-only fares LEAMINGTON — On Monday October 19, the Leamington to Windsor (LTW) Transit service will return to front-door boarding and begin cash-only fare collection. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LTW passengers have been riding free and boarding the bus through the rear door since the service resumed in September. Exact cash-only fare collection will begin Monday, October 19. Fares for the service are $10 for a one-way trip or $15 for a round-trip (same day only). The LTW transit drivers do not carry cash, cannot make change and overpayments are not reimbursed. Leamington municipal facilities remain closed to the public, except for by appointment-only, and therefore transit cards cannot be purchased or reloaded at this time.

Protective barriers are being installed to ensure employee safety while maintaining sightlines and visibility for drivers. Passengers will be asked to follow a one-way flow, boarding through the front of the vehicle and exiting through the rear doors. Exceptions will be made, enabling customers with mobility issues to exit through the front of the bus. Following the best advice of public health experts, the mandatory mask policy will remain in effect indefinitely and capacity limitations will continue to allow for physical distancing on board. It is mandatory for LTW passengers to wear a non-medical mask on the bus. Exemptions will be for children under the age of two and persons with disabilities or medical conditions that prevent a person from wearing a face mask.

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Migration Festival forging ahead this weekend KINGSVILLE — The 51st Annual Kingsville Migration Festival will take place this weekend, with a number of events being scaled back due to COVID-19. The Migration Festival Porch Parade will replace the traditional street parade for this year, with organizers asking residents to decorate their front porch, front yard or balcony and submit a photo. Entries must be submitted by midnight on October 16 to be eligible. The Great Migration Paint Out begins Thursday, October 15 and runs through Sunday. It is an

outdoor event, in which the community is able to watch the artist’s work unfold. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top artists. An exhibition and sale of the artwork will be held on Sunday, October 18 from 1pm to 5pm at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre at 103 Park Street. Gathering limits apply. On Saturday, a twist to the annual pancake breakfast will see an event called PJs and Pancakes with Community Heroes. You can pick up a special free breakfast kit at one of the Migration Festival booths downtown from 10 am to 4 pm. Those booths will be at Toasted Meringue Bakery (6 Main St. W.), or the Jack Miner Statue (41 Division St. S.). Each kit will contain pancake mix and fresh strawberries. The kits are free but they are also accepting canned goods or Honker the Goose hugs two fans at non-perishable last year’s 50th annual Kingsville Mi- food items for gration Festival. Sun photo the Kingsville

Community Food Bank. On Saturday and Sunday, you can visit the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary on Road 3 West for special activities planned in celebration of Migration Fest. Visit www.jackminer.ca for information. Down at the Carnegie Hall, there will be a Migration Marketplace on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Come out and enjoy the vendors. Free admission to the marketplace. On Saturday, you can also do the “Walk with your Flock” as you and your family enjoy exploring downtown Kingsville. Stop by the Carnegie Visitor Centre where there will be a Migration Festival tent set up, and meet Honker, the Jack Miner mascot. The Wild Goose Chase will allow you to locate about 30 geese placed strategically throughout downtown. You can pick up a map and locate all the geese. These passports will be available at the Carnegie Marketplace, Unico Centre, Kingsville Arena and the PJs and Pancakes booth.

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Mayor cautiously optimistic on COVID numbers By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — After months of daily phone calls, Zoom meetings and communication with health officials, government officials and municipal staff, Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald is happy to be able to take a breath. “I’m actually getting to do what I need to do,” she said. With local COVID numbers currently low, MacDonald is cautiously optimistic that we can keep the curve flattened in this area. “We are keeping the numbers low, thanks to people adhering to the guidelines,” she said. In reference to the strong guidelines put in place over the course of the pandemic, she feels that the municipality did a good job in informing and educating the public. “We needed to get the

message out,” she said. “Now we just need to avoid becoming complacent.” As for what the future may hold, she’s relying on the province to make any calls on further restrictions. “Halloween will need to be decided by the province,” she said. “We’re not prepared to tackle that issue.” “I think the level of information has come to a peak,” she said. “It’s really up to the people at this point.” She believes that how well we follow the guidelines in the coming weeks will determine what our Christmas will be like. “Let’s hope Christmas can be as normal as possible,” she said. “What we do now, will affect our holidays.” Her biggest fear for the community is complacency, as the dreaded COVID

fatigue sets in among people in the community. “People are so fatigued — I just try to be encouraging,” she said. “We have to lead by example.” She’s confident that if

we follow the guidelines, we can avoid what’s happening in Toronto and Ottawa. MacDonald has recently been named to the Association of Municipali-

ties of Ontario (AMO)’s Waste Management Task Force and she looks forward to getting to work

on that, which will be a welcomed change from the months of COVID-related work.

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LEAMINGTON - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a Robson Road residence at approximately 5:00 a.m. the morning of October 8. The homeowner contacted police advising someone had broken into their garage. OPP members, arriving shortly after the call was received, located and arrested the suspect who was still on the premises. A 26-year-old Kingsville resident will appear at a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice Windsor, charged with breaking and entering with the intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of breakin instruments.

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Cedar Beach Drug Store, Wednesday, October 14, 2020owned by Photo courtesy of the Kingsville Archives Red Morris, offered drugs, toiletries, china and souvenirs for sale as well as providing a luncheon menu. Speed boat rides were available from the Cedar easy chords and the repertoire grew, butBeach Drug Store for 50 not beyond those old style classics. cents a ride When I en-for summer rolled at the Ma-visitors renting jor Chord anda cabin or for began to takecottagers not lessons fromowning a boat. This could is “The arriving from Cleveland in the Kingsville Harbour, date The boats be Chippewa,” taken throughferry, the placid canal or out into the rougher waters of Lake Erie. This Neil and Andy of anThe unidentiﬁ ed family, standing CedarPassengers Beach Drugpaid Store,for was taken inand unknown. Chippewa carried aboutoutside 1,000 the people. passage Fotheringham, photograph I the late 1940s orfood. earlySunday 1950s. school classes would come to watch, and on the boat would be luxurious

Time flies when you’re in the middle of a pandemic When all of this nonsense started back in March, I was wondering what I was going to do with my spare time. Seeing that most people would have time on their hands, I thought I’d have more time to spend with the grandkids, or at Mark Ribble least more time to ‘pick up my guitar and play’, as The Who would say. (just like yesterday) My goal was to be a better guitar player by the time the pandemic’s curve was flattened. Well, I can say I’m seven months in and I haven’t picked it up enough to say I’ve improved. As for the grandkids, I’ve not seen them any more than before the pandemic, if you consider there were a few weeks at the beginning where I didn’t get to see them much at all. So I’ve struck out on two counts, apparently. Back to the guitar, I can honestly say I’m better than I was 40 years ago, but with 40 years to improve, the improvement has been minimal. I was raised on the music of Elvis Presley, The Beatles and anyone who put out a record in the 50s or 60s. My musical influences are rooted in those bands of the 60s and 70s, who gained fame when I was on those formidable years. The first song I learned from Mike Jokimaki at the Royal Conservatory of Music in 1973 was Yankee Doodle — quickly followed by Tom Dooley, In a Little Shanty Town and Oh Susanna. As my ability to read music reached a certain level, we graduated to playing

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better player. My problem was always that other interests took precedence over practicing. Street hockey, girls, cars, girls, baseball, girls and hunting — not necessarily in that order — all took a front seat to practicing my guitar. My days in the band faded and the guitar and my electric bass, both took an honourable spot in my closet for years, as marriage and kids both came along. So all of those years of not playing took their toll on my finger muscle memory and my memory in general. Songs that I’d learned long ago, were just no longer coming to me. In recent years, I’ve hooked back up with old band mates and jammed quite regularly, giving those fingers a workout like they haven’t had in years. But, back to the pandemic. I’m disappointed that I haven’t been able to ‘get moving’ on the old guitar more than just a few times in these months. Some of my musical heroes are posting Facebook videos of them playing at home, while others have gone to the great concert hall in the sky. It kind of makes you think, doesn’t it? We all need to cherish the moments and don’t give up on your family, hobbies and ambitions. They’ll be our saving grace in the end.

bands from Cleveland. Ladies wore long dresses of the day and carried parasols to keep the sun off them. It was stated that these ships would be crowded like sardines. They A Look Leamington’ s Past courtesy C. Scott Holland would make at a stop on Pelee Island en route. Often heldof moonlight cruises. Small building at the rear was probably the office of the Customs Officer.

A Look at Leamington’s Past courtesy of C. Scott Holland April 1973: Buckingham Real Estate edged Gulliver Insurance 2-1 to win the Midget hockey trophy. At left is captain Ken Dick who scored both goals with coach Randy Critchlow.

Oct. 16, 1990 - These youngsters were the winners of the annual Leamington Fire Department’s posters promoting Fire Safety. Back row (l-r): Phillip Garwood (grade 2, M.D. Bennie), Ashley Schaudenecker (grade 4, Mount Carmel), Cindy Willan (grade 3, Mill St.), Anna Schmidt (grade 2, M.D. Bennie) Front: Lynn Taggart (overall winner, (grade 5, M.D. Bennie), Alyssa Sudds (grade 6, M.D. Bennie)

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Robertson excited to lead Bank Theatre group By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON — Corey Robertson always wanted to circle back to his theatre roots. The University of Windsor alum performed with the University Players while at school and still has the theatre bug, as he’s performed in numerous productions over the years. Many will remember him from his time as program director and on-air personality at CHYR 96.7 in Leamington. He spent 18 years in the radio business before taking the lead marketing and communications job with Security One, where he’s been for the past 10 years. The North Bay born Robertson was recently elected President of the Bank Theatre at the group’s annual AGM. He takes the helm from outgoing President Ursula Tiessen, who has served her term but remains involved as Past President. “She’s a great colleague to rely on for advice and experience,” he said of Tiessen. Robertson has been a part of the Bank Theatre Board of Directors for about three years and he’s also spent time performing on stage with their theatre company, The Sun Parlor Players. His resume with local organizations includes seven years with the Leamington District Chamber

of Commerce, where he was also President of the Chamber for two of those years. He has sat on the board for the theatre and also sits on the marketing committee for the Erie Shores Health Foundation. He’s been a big proponent of bringing broadband internet to rural communities in Ontario and supported such local organizations as the Wheatley Optimist Club, Leamington Minor Baseball and South Essex Community Council, among many others. With the COVID-19 pandemic virtually shutting down the performing arts world, Robertson is confident that the Bank Theatre can rebound once they get the green light. “There is a vision and plan in place,” he said. “We’ve got a couple of triggers ready to pull once we get the word.” Robertson expects that there will be a limited opening once the time comes, with launches of Dale’s Friday Coffee House and the Monarch Café, both providing musical entertainment. “When the time is right, we’ll be ready,” he says. The Sun Parlor Players were in the midst of rehearsals for The Fly Fisherman’s Companion when COVID shut them down. “We’ve got the rights secured for five theatrical performances going

forward,” he said. On tap when the group can resume are ‘Five-Alarm’, ‘The Odd Couple’, ‘Waiting for the Parade’ and ‘A Christmas Story.’ Robertson will direct A Christmas Story when COVID restrictions are lifted. “We would have been in rehearsals right now for A Christmas Story,” he said. “We had it slated for this coming holiday season.” He’s proud of the hard work put forth by not only the board of directors for the Bank Theatre, but everyone involved in the arts community in Leamington. “Leamington is often overlooked, but there is an incredible pool of talent from the performing arts community here,” he said. As for the future, Robertson is confident that the group will rise above the COVID when all is said and done. “The performing arts industry is one of the hardest hit by COVID, but we will adapt,” he said. The need for performing arts is great and as Robertson says, “That’s how a community tells its story.” He will have a lot to accomplish during his one-year term as President, but welcomes the opportunity to see the vision through and get things back to a ‘near’ normal.

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Stranded snowbirds have local options for winter accommodations By Mark Ribble LEAMINGTON/ KINGSVILLE/WHEATLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges in every aspect of society, and with a second wave on the horizon, many people are wondering what the future will hold. If you take into account the number of Canadians who spend their winters in Florida, Arizona or other southern destinations, plans have been disrupted for hundreds of thousands of people going into the homestretch of 2020. There are a certain number of those â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;snowbirdsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who spend summers here and head south in October or November,

not returning until the spring weather arrives. For many who have decided to live in campgrounds, or other seasonal communities in the summer months, their choices for winter accommodation might be few and far between. Locally, there are a number of short stay options available, with retirement residences in all three local communities. Over at Chartwell Leamington, they are offering their Winter Stay Program for anyone in this situation or for people who just may need a break for the winter months. Chartwell Kingsville is also an option for snowbirds. Meadows of Wheat-

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ley offers respite stay and short stay programs, while Seacliff Manor offers short stays that can be customized to the needs of the residents. At Leamingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rosewood Erie Glen, they have a Winter Special for those who want to spend the winter there. Southgate Village in Kingsville also offers short stay and winter programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had people from local campgrounds stay here during winter months,â&#x20AC;? said Chartwell Leamingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Retirement Living Consultant, Melissa Bloomfield . Bloomfield says that Chartwell offers an all-inclusive living experience without the worries of where they will spend their winters. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called the Winter Stay Program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our suites are furnished and very comfortable,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normally a 90-day stay, but we can be flexible.â&#x20AC;? Bloomfield, who is also the Vice President of the Windsor-Essex Chapter of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons), says many seniors may be in a position where they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to go.

She also understands there is added stress on families too, when they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find suitable accommodation for mom and dad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being in a retirement home setting will not only give them a place to live, it will also provide a social setting,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winter months can be particularly lonely.â&#x20AC;? The Chartwell Winter Stay Program offers short-term accommodation with a personalized level of service, incorporating such activity as dining, fitness and entertainment, as well as extra care available for those who need a little assistance. For those thinking a retirement residence is not for them during the pandemic, Bloomfield assures them that Chartwell has taken every precaution by having robust policies in place regarding the pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All retirement homes are mandated to have robust policies in place,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These regulations are not just in times of outbreak, but at all times.â&#x20AC;? This means that retire-

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Congratulations Paul Mastronardi Winner of the 2020 Alf Bennie Award

â&#x20AC;&#x153;From the time my great grandfather immigrated here over 90 years ago, this community has given so much support to my family and has helped us grow into who we are today. I am honored to be able to give back to the community and am humbled to have received this recognition. Thank you to the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce for this notable award.â&#x20AC;?

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2020 Business Excellence Award Winners

INNOVATION AWARD Dennis Dick from Seacliff Energy accepts the Innovation Award at the 26th annual Leamington Chamber of Commerce Business Excllence Awards.

ALF BENNIE AWARD

SMALL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

Paul Mastronardi, left with his daughter, Milla, accepts the Alf Bennie Award for community service at the 26th annual Leamington Chamber of Commerce Business Excllence Awards.

Haley and Dennis Rogers of Green Heart Catering, accept the award for Small Business Excellence for a company of 1-9 employees at the 26th annual Leamington Chamber of Commerce Business Excllence Awards.

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Bob and Pat Vance of Sweet Retreat with their Warm Welcome Award at the 26th annual Leamington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Thank you to all for this amazing recognition. We are thrilled to be a part of this amazing community and congratulate all of our fellow entrepreneurs on their perseverance and grit throughout 2020! Wishing you all continued safety and success! Thank you to our community for your continued support. We look forward to serving you for many years to come!

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2020 Business Excellence Award Winners

WELCOMING ACCESSIBILITY

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Christine Lehn of the Leamington Half Century Centre accepts the Welcoming Accessibility Award at the 26th annual Leamington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Jay Bell of Global Pack Packaging Solutions accepts the Industrial Manufacturing Award at the 26th annual Leamington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

SMALL BUSINESS 10-50 AWARD

Chartwell Leamington Retirement Residence won the Small business 10-50 employees Award at the 26th annual Leamington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Here, Retirement Living Consultant Melissa Bloomfield and General Manager Gino Nicoletti accept the award.

EXCELLENCE IN FOOD SERVICE POSITIVE PROFESSIONAL AWARD Corey Robertson was the recipient of the Positive Professional Award at the 26th annual Leamington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners from the 26th Annual Leamington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards

Chad Robinson of Crave Family Grill and Pub poses with his Excellence in Food Service Award from the 26th annual Leamington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Security ONE is proud of Corey Robertson â&#x20AC;&#x153;2020 has proved to me that regardless of the business you run or of your role you have in it, YOU are essential, and YOUR BUSNIESS is essential. Thank you for all that you do to make Leamington such a positive place to live and work. I am so proud to call Leamington home. In a year when we all need as much positivity as possible, thank you for selecting me as the 2020 Positive Professional Of The Year.â&#x20AC;?

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Chartwell Leamington would like to extend a warm thank you to the Leamington Chamber of Commerce for hosting another exceptional Business Excellence Awards ceremony.

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Style & Sophistication in the Heart of Wine Country MLS #20012285 | Located on over an acre of land, this gorgeous open-concept home features 2 + 1 beds, 3 baths, 2 gas fireplaces, a stunning kitchen with island, master suite with walk-in closet & more. Enjoy quality fittings & fixtures throughout as well as front & back patios, a detached double garage, covered pavilion with a landscaped views of vineyards, a river & Lake Erie. Home comes complete with a dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer & dryer. Other features include central air & forced air furnace.

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LIONS CLUB HELPS THE BRIDGE LEAMINGTON — The Leamington Lions Club, through their work at Chances Gaming Lounge, has recently donated $1400 to The Bridge Youth Resource Centre in Leamington. Here, The Bridge Manager of Operations, Greg Wiens stands in front of The Bridge’s wall of community support. Photo submitted

Hairsine, Thomas

Passed away peacefully at the Hospice of Erie Shores on October 7, 2020 at the age of 61. Loving son of Mary Hairsine (nee Dundas) and the late William Hairsine (2009). Survived by his brother Douglas Hairsine (Christine). Predeceased by his brother Timothy Hairsine (Sept. 25, 2020) (Lynne). Dear uncle of Steven (Shauna) and Justin (Eryn) and great uncle of Sterling and many step nieces. Also survived by his step-son. Tom graduated from Culinary Arts at St. Clair College. He went on to work at Heinz which later lead him to Highbury Canco. He loved to travel and enjoyed exploring in his younger years. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Erie Shores or to Sleeping Children Around the World. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Kingsville) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechociecremation.ca.

Authier, Alfred

90 years, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family at Chatham Kent Hospice on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Beloved husband of Margaret for over 70 years. Dear father of Brian (Kathy), Kim Klassen (Fred). Loving grandfather of Michael Authier (Kelly), Brett Authier ( Jennifer Lewis), Kyle Klassen( Jacqueline), Alex Klassen(Meaghen), Paul Klassen (Barbara) and Brooke Authier and great grandfather of Abby, James, Joshua, Makayla, Joel, Brynn and Payton. Dear brother of Bette Brooker (the late Ralph) and the late Jack Authier (Marlene). Dear brother-in-law of Arleigh Smith. Due to COVID restrictions, Visitation and Funeral Service are limited to a specific number of visitors at a time. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca to secure a designated time to pay your respects and attend the Funeral Service. Everyone must wear at mask at Visitation and Funeral Service. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington, on Thursday, October 15 from 4-7pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Alfred’s life from the funeral home on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 11am, please arrive at 10:45am. Pastor Eric Skillings officiating. Interment Shanks Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Chatham Kent Hospice or charity of your choice. Friends may send condolences or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.

Funk, Alfred

88 years, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Iler Lodge Nursing Home, Essex. Predeceased by his parents Margarete and Adolf to run Proof of obituary Funk. Dear brother of Dora DerkachBelan ( John)(late Cecil Derkach) and October 14,by2020 Gerhardt Funk. Will be missed nieces and nephews Wendy Matassa (Frank), Southpoint SunDr. Lori Derkach (Dr. Tom Srebrnjak) and Arley Great uncle of $100, plus $13 Derkach. hst = $113 Justin ( Jennifer), Jessica (Cameron), Cooper and Marleise and great great uncle of Jackson and Hope. The family Anyallchanges email wishes to thank the staff ofplease Iler Lodge for the care and attention given, this has been greatly appreciated. Also sun@southpointsun.ca the great care given at Rosewood Thanks.Erie Glen Leamington, thank you so much. There will be no funeral. Cremation has taken place and a private Celebration of Alfred’s life will be held at a later date. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated. Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington entrusted with arrangements. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

Neufeld, Mary G.

85 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Leamington Mennonite Home. Beloved wife of the late Henry Neufeld (2008). Dear mother of Proof obituary to run Pauline Wiebe (Walter),of Ron Neufeld, Marlene Neufeld Augerman. Loving Oma of Eric, Laura, Marissa, and Carter. Dear sister of Jake Epp (late Irene), Abram Epp (Susan),14, Freda Penner (Bruno), October 2020 Betty Hamm (Ed) and sister-in-law of Southpoint Sun Erna Tiessen (George), Peter Neufeld (Sharon). Mary will be missed by $100, plus hstMary = $113 her nieces, nephews, friends and$13 relatives. loved nature and walking in Point Pelee. She was a proud member of the Heritage Choir and loved to volunteer at Thrift on Mill and Any changes please email many Church functions. A special thank you to the staff at sun@southpointsun.ca the Leamington Mennonite Home for their compassionate care. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Thanks. Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Mary’s life at the Funeral Home on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and service is limited to a specific number of visitors at a time. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment online atwww.reidfuneralhome.ca to secure a designated time to pay your respects. EVERYONE must wear a mask. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Leamington Mennonite Home and Apartments or Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Toﬄemire, Benjamin David

January 27, 1982 - September 30, 2020 Benjamin David Tofflemire of Pender Island BC passed away suddenly on Wednesday Sept.30, 2020 aged 38 years, at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria BC. Much loved son of John and Diane (nee Fekete) Tofflemire of Leamington ON, and Karen McCarty of Stayner ON. Treasured brother of Sally Tofflemire (Allan) of Barrie, Matt Bezaire (Nicole) of Windsor, Jennifer Bezaire (Gary) of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Jonathan ( Jono) Tofflemire (Astrid) of Leamington ON. Grandson of the late Clinton and Mary Tofflemire, Matt and Kathleen Fekete of LaSalle, and the late Richard and Bernice McCarty. Uncle Ben to Mckenzie, Mayah and Macy of Barrie. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive, as well as a large extended family on Pender Island. Ben was proud founder and co-owner of Penderosa Pizza and achieved his life dream; he was a passionate chef ! He was a graduate of Massey Secondary School (Honour Roll) and earned his certificate to teach English as a second language (despite his challenges with spelling!) His mistress was his sail boat, Needs Must, which appropriately is a phrase taken from Shakespeare’s All’s Well that Ends Well, and basically means ‘Do what needs to be done’. Ben was a realist who loved golf, the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Raptors, and the Seattle Seahawks, and he loved supporting his community, especially feeding them and supporting marginalized groups. He wore his heart on his sleeve. Special thanks to his Pender family, especially Jesse Henderson (Colleen) and John Coulson. Proof of obituary to run Cremation has taken place. In lieu of any large gatherings, please contact any of Ben’s family; we would all be happy to meet with you to share remembrances and honour Ben at October 14, 2020 any time. Many amazing celebrations of life have already Southpoint Sun taken place in the water in B.C., in Leamington, in Barrie, $100,Sail plus $13 hst = $113 and in New Orleans! on Ben!

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Mastronardi, Olindo

2020, Olindo Mastronardi of 89 years, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Erie Shores Hospice. Beloved husband of Prudenzina (DiMenna) of 70 memorable years. Dear father of Linda Amicone (Dominic), Nancy Mastronardi Vitella (Giovanni), Melissa Mucci (Bert). Loving nonno of Justin Amicone (Chantelle), Derrick Amicone(Ginger Ciacelli), Cole Mucci, Cailin Mucci, and great nonno of Lorenzo Amicone. Dear brother of Anita DiMenna (Giovanni), and brother in law of Guido DiMenna (Ida), Antonio DiMenna(Erislia), Sam DiMenna (Michelina), Alfredo DiMenna(Clotilde), Aqualina Ingratta (late Ermino), late Fiorina Mastronardi (late Bruno). Olindo will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Olindo Proof of obituary to run “Speedy” was born in Villa Canale, Italy, and immigrated to Canada in 1951 where he founded Villa OM Farms. He was known for his quick wit, his October 14,radiant 2020smile, and his kind and compassionateSouthpoint spirit. Olindo’sSun family wishses to thank the staff at Chartwell Retirement Leamington, TLC $100, plus $13 hst = $113 transport- Darren, the nurses at Leamington Hospital and Ouellette Campus dialysis units and Erie Shores Hospice. changesvisitation please and email Due to COVIDAny restrictions, service is limited to a specificsun@southpointsun.ca number of visitors at a time. Only those with an appointment will beThanks. allowed in. Please book an appointment online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca to secure a designated time to pay your respects. EVERYONE must wear a mask. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m, please arrive at 10:15am. Entombment Erie Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice, Canadian Diabetes Association or Erie Shores Health Foundation. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

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Food bank correction LEAMINGTON — In the October 7 issue of the Southpoint Sun, a story appeared about local food banks in need of donations. The St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank at St. Michael’s Church in Leamington is

currently not open regluar hours. They are accepting food donations and requests for food by appointment only. They ask anyone who are in need to call 226-340-7233. We apolgize for the error.

STUDENTS RAISE $5000 AT BRIDGE FUNDRAISER LEAMINGTON — Students at UMEI Christian High School experienced a lot of learning and community building through participating in The Bridge’s annual SleepingOUT fundraiser on Oct 2. SleepingOUT challenged its participants to sleep outside for one night with only a sleeping bag and cardboard and to raise much needed funds for The Bridge. The 25-person team camped out on the UMEI grounds, and created many creative sleeping quarters out of cardboard and duct tape, while keeping mindful of social distancing rules. The students and staff worked hard at fundraising, and ended up tying for first place, non-corporate team, after raising over $5000 for The Bridge.

Local man urges counselling

LEAMINGTON — Steven Youssef of Leamington is hoping that his past struggles will be the catalyst to helping others when it comes to dealing with mental illness. The 36-year-old was featured three years ago in the Sun, where he shared his experiences of being diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Bi-Polar Disorder. Youssef has recently noted that any counsellors he’s talked to have had an increase in calls during the COVID-19 pandemic. He wants to remind people who may be having a tough time, to reach out and talk to people. “Getting proper counselling and therapy is important,” he said. “It’s amazing — they help you so much.”

Youssef says that his own struggles have been helped immensely by just talking to the right people. And it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. “There are always places for free counselling,” he said. He noted that there are free counsellors through the Windsor Essex County Health Unit. His own issues date back to age 21, when he was diagnosed with OCD. “I’ve been dealing with that for 15 years now,” he said. In the end, staying positive and not being afraid to seek help, have paved his road to success. “It’s how you treat it, and how you defeat it,” he said. “Counselling makes you a better person.”

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you may feel more rooted in the past than the present, Aries. Feeling nostalgic for old times, including the people and places of your past, is healthy.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, if restlessness sneaks up on you, look for new opportunities to add a bit of excitement. It could be taking an online course in a subject that interests you or a vacation.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 People move in and out of your social circle. It’s a natural transition that everyone experiences. Embrace opportunities to meet new and interesting people.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Something you read in a book may prove to be an “ah ha” moment for you, Sagittarius. You may have a new perspective on life and be excited to make changes.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you take a trip down memory lane at some point, don’t be surprised if family members dominate your thoughts. Think about rekindling a lost relationship. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may run into an old flame over the course of the week. In preparation, be sure to leave the house looking your best. This will help boost your confidence. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You may feel that life has gotten a tad dull, Leo. It is time to do something about that. Try a new restaurant. Engage in a new hobby. Connect with new friends.

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Spirituality and religion may be on your mind, Virgo. You may want to figure out how to embrace your values and beliefs, as they can improve your life. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Waking up feeling optimistic and energized is a great thing, Libra. On top of it you may be surprised to find that someone has a crush on you. Go out if you’re single.

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be feeling that someone close to you is ill or not himself or herself. These intuitions will not cease until you check out the situation for yourself. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a desire to learn new things may be very strong for you right now. It is never too late to return to school and finish a degree or to begin pursuit of a new one. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, don’t take love too personally this week, especially if your romantic partner has been playing it cool. Things will come around. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 11 - Cardi B, Rapper (28) OCTOBER 12 - Hugh Jackman, Actor (52) OCTOBER 13 - Kate Walsh, Actress (53) OCTOBER 14 - Usher, Singer (42) OCTOBER 15 - Bailee Madison, Actress (21) OCTOBER 16 - Bryce Harper, Athlete (28) OCTOBER 17 - Whitney Carson, Dancer (27) ANSWERS ON PAGE 18

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Writer takes exception to editorial Dear Editor: I was happy to read that charges had been laid against a Leamington resident who had approximately 20 people in his apartment. It is great to see that the OPP are responding to calls about people flouting the regulations set out by the Reopening Ontario Act. I wish that each person who was in the apartment had also been given a fine. Everyone is responsible. If too many people are gathering, an intelligent person would simply leave the premises.

In light of this charge, it was disappointing to read your comment regarding Alice Kravitz in the editorial. I thought that comment was condescending. We should all take the part of Alice to help stop the spread of this devastating virus. We need to monitor the actions of others if they will not do it themselves. Simply washing our hands is not enough! Jan Fisher, Kingsville

Lewis wants country back on track Dear Editor: I keep hearing from countless residents here in Essex who have real worries and concerns for the future. Too many Canadians are losing hope. Justin Trudeau says, “we’re all in this together,” but the truth is Canada has never been more divided. Conservatives led by Erin O’Toole are proud to fight for every single Canadian on a number of important issues. For example, Canadians deserve better and faster access to COVID testing options. Six months ago, Justin Trudeau promised this would be his top priority, but Canadians continue to line up for hours for tests because Trudeau failed to deliver. Canada is also facing a unity crisis. Conservatives value and respect all Canadians. Workers in our natural resource industries contribute to building roads

and hospitals across the country, not just in the provinces where the resources are found. They need our support. There is also a desperate need to provide practical help for small businesses, particularly family-owned businesses. Many are teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, and there must be more direct support for them. Finally, Conservatives will continue to support free and fair trade with countries who follow the rules. For far too long, Canada has paid a high price for trade with Communist China. We are a proud trading nation, but the one thing not for sale is our values. Conservatives are working to restore hope for all Canadians and get our country back on track. Sincerely, Chris Lewis, Member of Parliament for Essex

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Nature Fresh Farms pledges to plant 25,000 trees LEAMINGTON – Nature Fresh Farms has launched a sustainability campaign following the release of their new home compostable cucumber wrap. Recenty, after two years of research and development, Nature Fresh officially launched their 100 percent home compostable cucumber wrap — a first for the North American marketplace. Made from a starch-based PLA that is derived from plant-based resources, the film is home compostable, breaking down naturally into CO2 and water within 90 days. To celebrate its release and promote

to consumers and customers alike, Nature Fresh Farms has launched a unique marketing campaign and are asking their followers to join in their initiative to make a difference. Their campaign has kicked-off with high-impact social media posts going live on their Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts. Every time someone shares these posts during the month of October, Nature Fresh will plant a tree. With one share equalling one tree, the company is pledging to plant up to 25,000 trees to help our forests thrive. “We really wanted to grab the atten-

tion of our consumers and followers with this home compostable film,” said Luci Faas, Product Development Specialist. “Through this initiative we hope to raise awareness of this packaging design that will make a lasting change on the environment but also go even further by planting trees to help our North American forests flourish.” The campaign seeks to spotlight the progression of their sustainable packaging design while encouraging their followers to spread the word by sharing social media posts and help plant a tree. The initiative supports Nature Fresh

Farms’ commitment to bettering the environment and their continued investment in searching for more sustainable packaging designs. “Our customers are looking for more environmentally friendly packaging and we want to give them that,” shared Director of Sales, Matt Quiring. “With our continued goal of finding more viable packaging solutions we want to provide more options and make it easier for most people to make positive environmental choices.”

Red Sun Farms announces new lighting technology KINGSVILLE — Red Sun Farms, a Kingsville greenhouse grower with locations in Canada, USA, and Mexico, are embracing technology by lighting up a high-tech greenhouse to bring a yearround supply from Canada. There are three distinct projects underway in support of year-round Ontario grown produce: First, a new state of the art 27-acre facility with a dedicated partially lit growing area. This investment will allow for a longer growing season in Canada for specialty tomatoes. A second project has 42 acres lit, all dedicated to growing 12 months of the year in organic & conventional farming. With this new technology, they can extend their growing sea-

son into the winter months, responding to consumer demand for local produce year-round. Finally, a third project introduces the first of its kind LED technology that will supply Ontario peppers year-round. This unique technology recreates and modulates the full spectrum of the sun’s natural light, essentially enabling the farm to deseasonalize productions. ”Introducing these new technologies into the greenhouses will allow Red Sun Farms to offer year-round supply from Ontario,” said Jim DiMenna, President of Red Sun Farms. “This new lighting technology will allow us to give some of our Canadian customer’s limited products over the winter months.”

Kingsville Brewing Company founder and co-owner, Mark Muzzin, left, announces the company’s partnership with Brad Jacobs, top right, as co-owner Marty Turco, bottom right, discusses the partnership. Facebook Live photo

Kingsville Brewery announces partnership with curling icon Kingsville — On Thursday, October 8, the Kingsville Brewing Company announced a partnership with Canadian curling icon, Team Jacobs. Team Jacobs is currently ranked number one in the world and won the gold medal at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The partnership was announced via Facebook Live from three different locations. Kingsville Brewing co-owner and founder Mark Muzzin was live from the Taphouse in Kingsville, while his cousin and co-owner Marty Turco was live from Dallas, Texas, where he once starred for the Dallas Stars of the NHL. Brad Jacobs, the skip of Team Jacobs, was live from Sault Ste. Marie, where he was able to unveil the new Team Jacobs jersey, complete with Kingsville Brewing logos and

sponsorship. Turco is originally from the Soo, where he and his wife host the annual Team Jacobs fundraiser every year. “Kingsville Brewing Company is thrilled to add Team Jacobs to the family. They are great champions, great people and great family men,” said Turco. “They personify what Kingsville Brewery aims to accomplish on a daily basis.” Turco and Muzzin fell in love with the taste of craft beer and have worked hard to turn their ideas and passion into a successful reality. The flavours are inspired by memories of playing hockey on a frozen lake and fishing in secluded, secretive spots. Visit kingsvillebrewer.ca for more information.

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Tracing the roots of the Leamington Flyers to 1952

By C. Scott Holland In December 1952, Bill Burgess, manager and coach, put together a squad of local players into what was then the Windsor City Hockey League. That team evolved into what we know as the Leamington Flyers. That hockey team was comprised mostly of players who had shown up on local ponds and frozen waterways like the Hillman Creek, Sturgeon Creek and Pigeon Bay to play some pick-up hockey. In the very first season, the roster listed the following in various games: Whitey Bevan, John Burke, Eric Mackenzie, Jim MacKenzie, Bill MacKenzie, Leo Rochon, Jim Elsley, Bob Way, Bob “Shorty” Wallace, Caesar Brndjar, Gord Droulliard, Jim Duddy, Jim McKinnon, Tony Minkewich, Bill Kincaid, Bill Siddle, John McEachern, Lloyd Crawford, George Carriveau, Bill Pearce and (unknown) Pare. Most of the Flyers’ players would be stars with the club for a good portion of the 1950s. Their first regulation contest was against the Detroit S & C club. Leamington whitewashed the Detroit crew by the score of 13-0 as 10 Flyers found the back of the net. Only two penalties were called - both against the Flyers in the third. Shorty Wallace picked up the shutout During the season, Wallace would tally another shutout (10-0) over Detroit and whip the Dearborn team 14-1. Eric MacKenzie would finish first among all scorers and Wallace was a top goalie. The club was third overall in the standings. However in playoffs the Leamington team faced Windsor N & D in a two game total goals set. The Flyers would be nipped 3-2 in the opener as Eric and Jim MacKenzie bookended the three Windsor

markers. The second contest was another close one. After falling behind 5-0, Leamington rallied to notch four

goals as Jim, Bill and Eric MacKenzie all found the back of the Windsor net and Tony Minkewich closed the gap to within one in the third.

But that was the way it would stand and the Flyers lost the total goals series.

The 1952/53 Flyers celebrate Shorty Wallace’s 21st birthday. Seated are Leo Rochon, Gord Droulliard and Bob “Shorty” Wallace. Standing, from left, are Tony Minkewich, Jim McKinnon, Bill Siddle, Caesar Brndjar, John MacEachern, Bill Pearce, Bill Burgess, John Burke, Whitey Bevan and young Paul Burgess. Photo from the Scott Holland Collection

1965 — a very successful year for local sports

This week’s flashbacks take us back to October 14, 1965. Bantams win Ontario title The Leamington Moose Lodge Bantams won the OBA Bantam A Minor championship with a 9-1 victory over Orillia in Orillia on Sunday. Team members are Ken Reid, Kirk Bowman, Pete Knight, Ken White, Paul Beaupre, Tom Tetzlaff, Mike Klym, Brian Woodward, Dennis Deporter, Steve Wood, Tom Barrie, Les Ford, Gerry Bradbury and Rob Epplett. The bat boy is Pat Ribble, while the coaches are Howard White, Cec Wickham and Carl Ribble. Leamington had won the opener by a 3-0 score. Tom Barrie’s three-hitter kept the Orillia batters in check while shortstop Gerry Bradbury paced the offence with two doubles and a single. Brian Woodward had two RBIs. Peewees ousted by Owen Sound The Leamington Legion Peewees dropped an extra innings decision in Owen Sound on Sunday to bow

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out of the Ontario Peewee A Minor finals. Owen Sound had won the first game by a 9-0 score, but Leamington held on tight, just losing the second game 5-4. Leamington held a 4-2 lead after three innings and pitcher Terry Wiper held Owen Sound scoreless through the third, fourth and fifth, before a Leamington error allowed the eventual champions back in the game. He gave up eight hits in total. At the plate, John Moore had a double and single, while Wiper and Wayne Reid each had singles. Tykes to meet Dundas for title game The Leamington P-459 Tykes took the first game of the best-of-three series for the Ontario Tyke A minor championship last week and then dropped game two by a 4-3 score on Sunday. That sets the stage for game three at Queen Elizabeth Public School this Saturday. Leamington turned a triple play in the sixth inning, despite the loss. With runners at first and second and nobody out, a Dundas hitter popped up to Leaming-

ton pitcher Kris Manery, who relayed it to Dan Reive at second, who in turn threw to Gene Biekx at first to complete the triple play. Manery led at the plate with two hits and singles went to Ross Whaley and Reive. South Essex Hockey League starts Monday The South Essex Hockey League will launch its 12th season Monday night at Leamington Arena. Defending champs, the Harrow Sailors, will tangle with the Leamington Indians in game one, while the Blytheswood Mic Macs are taking on the Wheatley Omsteads in game two. The league attracted an average of 600 paid fans per game last season, which does not include children under 12, who got in for free. Wheatley has star goalkeeper Paul Reid back in the net and is bolstered by several graduates from the Leamington Flyers. Blythweswood’s Max Riediger, the league’s leading scorer, is returning to defend his title, while Leamington will be counting heavily on the league MVP, Jack Roberts.

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1942 Lincoln Continental: We’re both 78! Have you ever wondered about cars the same age as you are? I know a fellow in Utterson, Ontario, who bought a 1950 Meteor because that car was built the same year he was born. I was born on May 4, 1942 three months after car production ended because of World War II. No cars were built the night I was born but I share the year with many of them. Take, for example, the 1942 Lincoln Continental convertible shown here. Under the hood is a flathead V12 engine. But let’s look at what we can see. Check out those push- Bill Sherk button door openers, a rare and cool feature later adopted by customizers in the 1950s. And check out that spare tire mounted at the back and nestled between the rear fender extensions. This was the beginning of the “continental kit” that adorned so many cars in the 1950s. And by having the spare at the back, you had more room in the trunk. And you have to love those big wide whitewall tires. The small rear window in the convertible you see here plus the lack of rear quarter windows gave the rear-seat passengers plenty of privacy. Henry Ford’s only son was Edsel Ford, and Edsel had a real flair for styling. He visited several of the most luxurious custom-body builders in Europe and came home determined to create an American car with European styling. He arranged with Ford designer Bob Gregory to create a one-of-a-kind Lincoln, to be called the Continental in reference to the continent of Europe. The result was the first Lincoln Continental, which Edsel began driving. The car was a sensation with other people wanting one. The Lincoln Continental went into limited production starting in 1940. INVITATION TO MY READERS: I would be delighted to feature a car built the same year you were born (Jeeps only for ‘43, ’44, or ’45). Send me your birth year and I will look for a car to match it. In this hobby, the fun never ends! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@sympatico.ca.

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Kingsville ladies golf By Rosalind Knight Competition may be finished for this golf season, but on a blustery October 6 when the ladies were about to step up to the tee for a more informal game, they were met by the team that has worked so hard to make the matches enjoyable. A big thank you also goes to outgoing president, Kathy Soulliere, who did

a superlative job keeping everyone informed despite the pandemic challenges, and to Vice-President Becky Glidden, whose experience and good sense helped keep everything up to par. This season’s most improved players were Georgina Raycroft, Kathy Soulliere, and Joanne Rowlandson.

1942 Lincoln Continental convertible. Courtesy of John Magill, Midland, Ontario, who restored this car.

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Tracing the roots of the Leamington Flyers to 1952

Kingsville Brewery announces partnership with curling icon

Nature Fresh Farms pledges to plant 25,000 trees

Local man urges counselling

STUDENTS RAISE $5000 AT BRIDGE FUNDRAISER

2020 Business Excellence Award Winners

Stranded snowbirds have local options for winter accommodations

Robertson excited to lead Bank Theatre group

Mayor cautiously optimistic on COVID numbers

Migration Festival forging ahead this weekend

Leamington-to-Windsor transit resuming cash-only fares

Kingsville cyclist logs 16,000 kms

Erie Shores HealthCare names new CEO